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Top Nursing Schools in Nebraska

This page lists 16 schools in Nebraska that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 7 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 6 associate degree (ADN), 10 bachelor's (BSN), 6 master's and 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 7 public and 9 private nonprofit. 14 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Omaha (6) and Lincoln (4).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

16 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (16)

Bellevue University campus

Bellevue University

Private nonprofitUniversityBellevue, NE

Bellevue University is a private nonprofit university in Bellevue, NE. It reported 52 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Bryan College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLincoln, NE

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Lincoln, NE. It reported 105 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, PhD-CRNA

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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Central Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGrand Island, NE

Central Community College is a public community / two-year college in Grand Island, NE. It reported 134 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Clarkson College campus

Clarkson College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOmaha, NE

Clarkson College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Omaha, NE. It reported 316 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, Doctorate-CRNA

ACEN: BSN, MSN, DNP

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College of Saint Mary

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeOmaha, NE

College of Saint Mary is a private nonprofit four-year college in Omaha, NE. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN

ACEN: BSN

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Creighton University campus

Creighton University

Private nonprofitUniversityOmaha, NE

Creighton University is a private nonprofit university in Omaha, NE. It reported 338 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Metropolitan Community College Area

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOmaha, NE

Metropolitan Community College Area is a public community / two-year college in Omaha, NE. It reported 140 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Mid-Plains Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNorth Platte, NE

Mid-Plains Community College is a public community / two-year college in North Platte, NE. It reported 33 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Midland University campus

Midland University

Private nonprofitUniversityFremont, NE

Midland University is a private nonprofit university in Fremont, NE. It reported 33 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOmaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Omaha, NE. It reported 245 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate, Doctorate-Public Health

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNPACEN: LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Nebraska Wesleyan University campus

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private nonprofitUniversityLincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit university in Lincoln, NE. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Northeast Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNorfolk, NE

Northeast Community College is a public community / two-year college in Norfolk, NE. It reported 76 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Southeast Community College Area

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLincoln, NE

Southeast Community College Area is a public community / two-year college in Lincoln, NE. It reported 152 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Union Adventist University

Private nonprofitUniversityLincoln, NE

Union Adventist University is a private nonprofit university in Lincoln, NE. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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University of Nebraska Medical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionOmaha, NE

University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public specialized institution in Omaha, NE. It reported 418 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Western Nebraska Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeScottsbluff, NE

Western Nebraska Community College is a public community / two-year college in Scottsbluff, NE. It reported 32 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Before you apply in Nebraska

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Nebraska. See online coursework and clinical requirements.